The UAF Community and Technical College offers a two-year
associate of applied science degree in Emergency Service.
The program provides a unique learning environment where students
can obtain classroom education, hands-on training and practical
vocational experience through local fire and rescue organizations.

The program offers students a fundamental working
knowledge of the various aspects of municipal fire, wildland
fire, emergency medical services, hazardous materials control,
and public safety. A large pool of instructors provides a
high level of technical expertise on a variety of specialty
emergency services.

The primary goal of this program is to make
our students the most attractive candidates for job openings
and promotions within the fire service and related fields.
The program has an extremely successful placement rate for
our graduates, and it is one of the top fifteen programs in
the country in terms of number of degrees conferred.

A Bachelor
of Technology degree is also available for students who
wish to expand their vocational/technical education into a
four year program. The program gives students further education
in areas such as business, along with specific electives that
are approved by and advisor.

Admissions Requirements

To gain entry into the program, students must
fill out a UAF Undergraduate Application for Admission, available
at the UAF Community and Technical College located at 604 Barnette St., The CTC office at University Park, or from the Office of Admissions in Signers
Hall on the UAF campus. The form is also available online
from the Office of Admissions. There is a $40 non-refundable application fee. Students entering the A.A.S. Emergency Services
degree will be required to take an English/Mathematics placement
test such as the COMPASS examination. The test is available
through the UAF Community and Technical College Student Assistance Center. Contact our Student
Assistance Center at 455-2851 or UAF-CTC@alaska.edu for more information.

Once accepted into the program, you will have
an academic advisor that will work with you to help you select
your classes. In addition, our Student Assistance Center offers
counseling and assistance with financial aid, tutoring, college
"survival" skills and more. At the UAF Community and Technical College, we
are here to help guide you on the road to success!